Tesla Model S

Year

Photo: Tesla

The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 74% Detailed ratings

Price $113,610 – $168,610 Payments

Fuel consumption N/A

The Tesla Model S is a fully electric large sedan available in two configurations. The Model S Performance offers a range of 623 kilometres and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds. Meanwhile, the Long Range variant is able to travel up to 647 kilometres on a full charge, though it takes an extra 1.3 seconds to reach triple-digit speeds. Both feature a dual-motor system with all-wheel drive.

The Car Guide rating 74%

Pros

Elegant silhouette
Exceptional autonomy and performance
Very spacious interior
All-wheel drive and safe handling

Cons

Disappointing build quality for a luxury car
Easily distracting central display
Steering not very responsive
Limited rear visibility

Global rating

Fuel economy	9/10
Reliability	5/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

Full-size luxury sedans

Fuel economy	10/10
Reliability	5/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

Electric luxury vehicles

Fuel economy	10/10
Reliability	5/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2021

Raven sport variant, Plaid performance version with three engines. Configurations and options often change on Tesla models.

Competitors

Recalls

none